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11-17-2010, 05:08 PM | #1 |
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Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
So, I want to start making bread.
I don't have a bread machine and I've been frustrated with results in the past -- mostly very thick, I prefer lighter bread. Can someone point me to a fail-proof recipe or website? I'm looking for healthier, money-saving, and moving toward self-sufficiency as my goals for learning this skill.
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11-17-2010, 05:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
Ummm I think you should just visit me for a weekend. I could teach you how to do it. I can't really tell you though.
I use fresh ground wheat and soak it in liquid overnight. I use eggs, honey, milk, yeast and have a sticky dough. |
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11-17-2010, 05:33 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
I was using bread revolution but it's really not so light. It's never fool proof, it takes a little practice. Here is the recipe I was using.
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---------- Post added at 04:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:32 PM ---------- Right. Then you could have her knead it and see what it is supposed to feel like when it's done.
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11-17-2010, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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Re: Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
That is the thing with bread. The bread you make in the summer is going to feel totally different than the bread you make in the winter. Or a humid vs dry day or whatever. It is an art, not a science
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11-17-2010, 07:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
Erin -- Do you grind your own wheat? I think my mom has a grinder she said I could have.
If you do grind your own, what type of wheat do you buy? If you don't where do you get the fresh ground wheat? Erin -- if you could tell me rough measurements I'd be willing to experiment and play. What are the differences you notice most between summer/winter bread baking.
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11-17-2010, 07:26 PM | #6 |
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Re: Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
I do grind my own wheat. I get hard white wheat from my coop, but I'm not sure the best place to get it there. I will research some.
I will bbl with some measurements. |
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11-17-2010, 07:38 PM | #7 |
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11-17-2010, 08:20 PM | #8 |
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Re: Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
I soak mine overnight too (flour, water, and vinegar). It makes a huge difference as far as making a lighter loaf!
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11-17-2010, 08:22 PM | #9 |
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Re: Homemade whole wheat bread -- point me in the right direction
Another thing about soaking the grain is it is the way traditionally people made bread, outside of unleavened bread. The gluten load is lightened by soaking the grain and some people in traditional food circles speculate that our not soaking grains contributes to people having such big issues with gluten in their guts.
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